[AranaWhite]

I took my 6009 to my watchmaker but decided to go and get it back. Why? Because I missed it - well more accurately because A LOT of good NOS parts have been sourced now (but I don't have them yet) and why not wear it while I wait!

Abuse it while you will enrico, when it looks as good as Artys, you'll pamper it; or will you?

 

[enricosonic]

Abuse it while you will enrico, when it looks as good as Artys, you'll pamper it; or will you?

That is the question - I mean I have a lot deep diving to do.

 

[Artemis12]

Definitely makes you appreciate its history 🤗🤗

 

[Artemis12]

Abuse it while you will enrico, when it looks as good as Artys, you'll pamper it; or will you?

Lol, it will be pampered😎👍 mine definitely is, living in its sock drawer safe from the world🤗🤗

 

[enricosonic]

Lol, it will be pampered😎👍 mine definitely is, living in its sock drawer safe from the world🤗🤗

I’d argue if I could ;-)

 

[enricosonic]

NOS parts sourced thus far: titanium crown, dial and handset to join the titanium bezel and insert.

 

[Artemis12]

Looking good Eric. I can't wait to upgrade my bezel to the new one, it would be interesting to know if it has just faded?? Can you take a pic of yours, it would be interesting to compare. Have an awesome yesterday 😊👍

 

[enricosonic]

Looking good Eric. I can't wait to upgrade my bezel to the new one, it would be interesting to know if it has just faded?? Can you take a pic of yours, it would be interesting to compare. Have an awesome yesterday 😊👍

A pic of my current old one? BTW, I just noticed the NOS second hand isn't quite right, unless it's upside down (which it appears to be) and the yellow is applied only to the top side - which I suppose is likely.

 

[enricosonic]

Here's the current insert. Totally faded and I can't really ascertain if it was the right one or the one off the 6010.

 

[Artemis12]

Thanks Eric, and yes the hand is upside-down 😊👍

 

[Artemis12]

Sorry, I thought I replied ages ago.

 

[Artemis12]

I'm pretty sure mine has the 6010 bezel, as doesn't seem to be faded, dose yours have any yellow left??

 

[enricosonic]

I'm pretty sure mine has the 6010 bezel, as doesn't seem to be faded, dose yours have any yellow left??

Mine seems to have gone to hell and back - no yellow left. I will say it's crazy accurate as a timekeeper.

 

[Artemis12]

The 7c46 movement is still in use today and I'm pretty sure you can service them too. Almost bullet proof from what ive read. Mine has no color at all, but its a shiny clean white,??? If only they could talk, the story's they could tell

 

[Reflex]

The 7c46 movement is still in use today and I'm pretty sure you can service them too.

You most certainly can because it is a very serviceable movement and despite being of a high quality, they do need the occasional servicing

 

[enricosonic]

An update: more parts came in a week or so ago - Dan (Artemis12) and I split a lot of various OEM parts. NOS crystal now will go in instead of the aftermarket sapphire. Just keeping everything correct, considering the rarity of the watch.
Now the watch is back at my watchmaker's shop for a couple of weeks while I twiddle my thumbs... 😐

 

[trip_67]

I love seeing the progress on this. Awesome thread and updates. I’m excited for you and to see this beauty in its glory.

 

[Reflex]

For me there's something satisfying about seeing original parts in their packaging, particularly when they're your own and for a worthy project.

 

[AtomicTom]

Yeah, seriously, the anticipation is killing me ! 👀 😯 It really is insanely
cool seeing things starting to fall in line, and am imagining everything
coming together, and it's awesome !!! Can't wait to see what is
in store for you, and all of to be totally honest.

So neat sir ! Thanks very very much for the report !!!

 

[Artemis12]

I'll give everyone a quick fix in the meantime 🤗🤗